About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Ultrasound team of a large and busy teaching hospital. The post includes a 10% recruitment and retention premium. The post holder will be working in a fast paced Ultrasound department alongside a team of Sonographers and Radiologists. You will be supporting the delivery of high quality patient care, to our patients at various sites across the trust.
We are looking for someone who is a team player with excellent communication skills and a willingness to work hard. If this is you, then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be working within the Ultrasound team and will be required to work across the two main sites of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals which are the Leeds General Infirmary and St James'. There may also be a requirement to work at the peripheral sites based at Seacroft and Wharfedale.
We are a busy Teaching Hospital providing secondary and tertiary care. The post holder would required to support the obstetric work alongside acute in patient and out patient services. As a regional transplant centre we also have a commitment to support the pre and post renal and liver transplant service. We also have a dedicated Paediatric Ultrasound department. The work is fast paced, interesting and there are opportunities to develop and expand your skills.
About us
The ultrasound department consists of a multi-disciplinary team who work closely together. We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive group of people who enjoy working together. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop and expand their ultrasound skills in a fast paced and pro active environment.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will report directly to the Ultrasound Team Managers and will be expected to meet the following criteria
To provide a high quality diagnostic ultrasound service by performing unsupervised scanning sessions.
To independently formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound examinations, and to ensure that this is communicated to
the appropriate referring clinician.
To act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To maintain on-going professional development through attendance at clinical/scientific/multi-disciplinary meetings.
To be involved in clinical training programmes, mentoring and supervising of both Student Sonographers Specialist Registrar
Radiologists.
In addition to the above we expect our staff to uphold the core values of the Trust which are that all staff are
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Person Specification
Other Criteria Essential
Must be able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post(with reasonable adjustments if necessary) including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with trust Policy.
Experience Essential
NHS Experience Have experience of a range of Ultrasound techniques and procedures to include Obstetrics and General Medical Ultrasound Detailed knowledge of anatomy, pathologies, abnormalities and diseases/conditions. Knowledge of local and national guidelines and protocols. Must be able to demonstrate evidence of current practice of Ultrasound
Desirable
Vascular skills to include fistulas, upper and lower limb DVT.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Excellent communication Skills and experience of counselling skills e.g.breaking bad news. High level dexterity and hand eye coordination. Proficient IT skills.
Desirable
Evidence of experience in research relating to Ultrasound. Evidence of participation in departmental audits.
Qualifications Essential
To hold a Degree or equivalent in Healthcare Studies To hold the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound form a UK institution. State registration with the HCPC or equivalent professional regulatory body Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Master's degree in Medical Ultrasound. Certified to perform Nuchal Translucency Screening
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)